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Did you know that 1.8 billion cups go to waste every YEAR in Australia? Let that sink in. That’s about the equivalent of 203 trams worth of disposable cups every year.

☕️Not only that but on average a takeaway cup drinker who buys 4 coffees a week, will contribute 160 disposbale cups to landfill in just one year and if it’s every day, 336 cups. If you and your friends all collectively decided to make that change it would save thousands of disposbale cups from going to waste. Sometimes it feels like your contribution doesn’t make a difference but it really does and you should feel empowered to make that change!

🗑️Another fun fact - only 5% of cups are actually recycled. The disposable cups that claim to be ‘recyclable’ or ‘composatable’, generally never actually end up being recycled. If you can a keep cup is the only way to go - or dine in and smell the roses for 5 minutes over your morning cup.

Join us this SIPTEMBER in fighting waste!

We visited our new STREAT / Forward Pocket cafe today and met some reusable cup champions!
 
Zara has been using the same reusable cup since 2019 and never gone back. Zara was originally drawn to how cute they look, but once learning about the significant waste created by disposable cups loves doing her bit to support the environment. On the plus side Zara noted “coffee actually tastes better in a Keep Cup..” and stays hot!

The second image is of Michael and Kate, who work together down the road on Lennox St. They are fierce STREAT/ Forward Pocket locals and love bringing their own mugs to the cafe. Michael has been taking a mug to work for years which inspired Kate to start bringing her own mug. Kate is proud to say, “I love having my own cosy cup and having a handle to hold it”. Michael and Kate are passionate about reducing their waste and what a fun and easy way to be sustainable with your colleagues.

The last photo is the cafe manager, Gemma; Gemma loves her Richmond community and thinks most people are dedicated to being sustainable. She is actively encouraging customers to support her cafe to reaching their 25% goal.

Good luck STREAT / Forward Pocket

☕️ Do you always think about using a reusable coffee cup but never do? Join STREAT’s 5 day Tiny Habits Challenge! 🌱

Our TIny Habits Challenge has run every September since 2019 and STREAT would love to invite you to take part this year to see what small change you can make. You can use the challenge to help reduce your disposable coffee cup use as part of Siptember and add any other habits too!

We are really excited to be working using Stanford behavioural scientist, BJ Fogg’s Tiny Habits approach to provide this challenge. So, let us help you form a new habit with free email reminders and online coaching. 

Sign up by 7pm Sunday to start your habit-forming journey on Monday! You’ll receive free email reminders and online coaching to support your progress.

✨ You don’t have to be in Melbourne to participate—this challenge is open to everyone, everywhere!

Ready to make a change? Follow the QR code in the post or click the link in our bio to get started! 

 

🙋‍♀️  💜 The STREAT team looking fabulous in their purple for Wear it Purple day. Showing support for young LGBTQIA+ people everywhere!  

As a social enterprise which supports young people who identify as rainbow this day is very close to our hearts! 🌈   

This year’s theme is “Your Passion, Your Pride”! It celebrates LGBTQIA+ individuals pursuing their dreams in fields like science, art, sports, music, or any other area they’re passionate about. If you want to learn more, head to the page.

🍜 Locals Lunch Special 🍜

Savour our Spicy Shanghai Noodles, packed with braised soy mince, crunchy peanuts, sesame sauce, cucumber, and a touch of coriander. A flavour explosion that’s only available this week.

$18 at Cromwell Cafe.

(Vegan)

🌱 Get ready—SIPTEMBER is just around the corner! Join us in driving impactful, lasting change for our planet. Help us stamp out single-use takeaway coffee cups this September. 

This year we’re excited to be aiming high to increase reusable cup use across STREAT’s sites to 40%, but to have the most impact we can’t do it alone!  

Siptember is a STREAT-led annual campaign, run in September, designed to foster sustainable habits by promoting the use of reusable cups for sipping throughout the month and beyond 
 
🙇‍♀️ If you sign up to Siptember we will send you a ‘toolkit’ of all the assets you need to be involved. This includes posters and any useful information you need to host a successful Siptember campaign.

🥤Last year we prevented over 1,200 disposable cups from going to landfill.

🖊️ Sign up as a business, individual or get a crew together. It doesn’t matter what you come as but if we all collectively decide to start using reusable cups you can’t help but wonder: what sort of impact could we have? 

If you would like more information on our campaign, please head to our website or fill out the form in our linked in our bio.

Fancy some fish and chips?

☀️This weeks locals lunch special is served with a slice of lemon and sun! A deliciously crumbed Humpty Doo barrumundi with fries, rocket and tartare sauce.

$18 and only at our Cromwell cafe.

⭐ We are hiring: General Manager Youth Programs ⭐

We are looking for a strategic leader to head our Youth Programs team as General Manager.

Are you a professional, committed and energised by our business objectives of doing good for our People, the Planet and our enterprise performance? Not only will you get to work for a social enterprise that’s doing amazing things for young people, you’ll also be part of an innovative work culture with some great benefits.

Some key responsibilities include:

📊 Strategy & Planning: Develop and implement strategic plans for STREAT’s Youth Programs.

🔧 Service Delivery: Provide strategic leadership to ensure high-quality youth support services.

👥 People & Culture: Lead and manage Youth Programs, promoting innovation, teamwork, and professionalism.

🤝 Stakeholder Relations: Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, government bodies, and partners.

📊 Impact Measurement: Drive impact measurement and reporting for Youth Programs

📈 Administration: Ensure effective administration and resource allocation for all Youth Programs.

If you’re ready to lead and make a difference in youth services, we’d love to hear from you!

For more information or to apply, find a more detailed job description on our website career page.

🌿 Today is August’s “Re-use Tuesday,” where we celebrate our wonderful customers and staff members enjoying their favourite beverages in reusable cups. 
 
🌟 This month, we’d love to introduce you to Erica, our dedicated Cafe Manager at Cromwell Cafe who is pictured here with her library cup! Erica’s role at the cafe gives her a unique perspective on how every small, mindful action goes towards significant change. Each time a customer makes the effort to reduce waste, it minimises the environmental footprint and inspires others to make similar choices. 
 
💡 With STREAT’s ‘Siptember’ campaign coming up this September, we’re excited to involve as many organisations and individuals as possible to maximise our collective impact! Whether you’re a corporate partner, a family group, a hospitality organisation, or an individual, you can take the challenge and join us. Follow the link in our bio to learn more about Siptember and how you can participate. 
 
If you have any tips on how you dine in, borrow, or bring your own, we’d love to hear from you. Share your photos and stories of using reusable cups, and don’t forget to use and tag us. Together, let’s celebrate sustainable choices and the positive impact we can make! 
 

‼️Orecchiette Con Salsiccia ‼️

Come and sit down at our Cromwell Cafe and watch as your tastebuds say ‘yes’ to our weekly special. Grilled cotechino sausage with orecchiette pasta with Sardinian goat cheese and herbs.

Only $18

Our Fast Track To Work Program 37 has begun! We are thrilled to announce 11 new young people are currently in our program.

Fast Track To Work is a fully supported 8-week program for young people facing barriers to employment who are seeking work in hospitality (cafes, restaurants, kitchens) or in horticulture (gardening, urban farming, landscaping, indoor plants). This program includes workplace experience, fun and interactive work readiness workshops, social activities and individual case support.

This is the whole reason why we exist, by providing programs and pathways for young people to thrive.

🗑️🍎Did you know that the average Victorian household throws out approximately $2,200 worth of food each year? Some households have compost or green bins that can take food waste, but many don’t, which means this food waste goes to landfill, where it breaks down in a way that creates harmful greenhouse gases. 
 
In this hands-on, 45-minute workshop, you’ll make quick pickles using in-season vegetables from the Queen Vic market, or bring in your own excess veggies from home. You’ll take home the pickles you make, as well as the recipe. We hope you’ll use it again and again, so you’ll never throw out a sad, forgotten half of a cucumber or wilted excess stalks of celery ever again!  
 
👋 Run by MAKE Studios in collaboration with STREAT, this workshop is part of our contribution to Moving Feast, a network of social enterprises and socially-minded businesses collaborating for a connected, fair and regenerative Victorian food system. 
 
🏠Event details: 
Saturday 10 August 
11:00am, 1pm or 3pm (each workshop runs for 45 mins) 
Moving Feast Kitchen at the Purpose Precinct 
20-21 Shed F, Queen Victoria Market (the Peel St end of Queen Victoria Market) 
 
✅Tickets: $20 per person. 
Includes all ingredients, and you take home a jar of pickles and a recipe card. 
Spaces are limited, book ahead to secure your spot. 
 
This project is supported by the Victorian Government’s Circular Economy Business Support Fund as part of the Circular Economy Business Innovation Centre (CEBIC) 
 

Need a Monday treat?

This weeks special will have you thinking you do! Presenting our Japanese Chicken Meatball Sub with a yakitori glaze, yuzu kosho mayo, slaw and pickled ginger 🤤

Only at our Cromwell Cafe.

👏🏻❤️We are delighted to announce that our Siptember campaign, designed to help reduce single use coffee cup use has resulted in STREAT being a finalist for the Behaviour Change Campaigns and Education category in the National Tidy Town Awards! 

We strive to be an environmental leader in the sector
Thank you again to Tidy Towns for all the amazing work they do towards empowering organisations to take impactful action to protect our future! 

Fingers crossed STREAT takes the cake!  

And, we’re just getting ready for Siptember 2024 (in September of course). If you’d like to join us as a hospitality organisation, a work group or an individual, please sign up at tinyurl.com/Siptember2024 and we’ll send you a kit in early August.

🎉🎉Congratulations to our recently graduated young people who finished STREAT’s 8-week Fast Track To Work program! 🎉

We are so proud of the perseverance, confidence, and self-belief displayed by the young people in the course. We loved how you all brought a unique part of yourselves to the course and we can’t wait to see what you do next!

☕️ As a STREAT customer or supporter, you make this possible! Every time you visit our cafes or buy a coffee or pastry, you’re directly supporting these life-changing youth programs. 

To find out more about our programs and how you can get involved, go to the link in our bio! 👏🏻

Are you looking for your next event space? 🎉🎉

STREAT offers an unforgettable space to hire in the heart of Collingwood, Melbourne! We host sit-down events, perfect for corporate celebrations, team-building functions or birthday dinner parties.

🌿✨ Host your event at Cromwell Manor, a unique venue featuring a stunning indoor-outdoor space with lush gardens and twinkling fairy lights.  

🍽️ Indulge in a culinary experience tailored to your taste. Our skilled chefs craft exquisite dishes from canapés to gourmet share plates, ensuring a delightful feast for your special day. 

🎨 Customise your menu to reflect your style and dietary needs. Collaborate with us to design a menu that complements your celebration, ensuring every bite is a masterpiece. 

❤️‍🔥 Make a meaningful impact by choosing STREAT. Every event supports our mission to empower young people. Celebrate joyfully knowing your day supports a cause that transforms lives. 

👰‍♂️💍 Enjoy a stress-free celebration with our dedicated events team handling every detail from setup to clean up. Relax and cherish moments with colleagues or loved ones while we ensure a seamless experience. 

We’d love to chat, get in touch with our friendly events team via our website or call on (03) 9629 4222. 

This week’s highly anticipated special brought to you by the kitchen is here: sourdough fettuccine with caponata, italian greens and three cheeses [V].  

We know you may be thinking pasta made with bread??🥖🤔But our taste test confirms: ‘sourdough fettuccine’ tastes just like regular pasta!

🍞 Bread is one of the most wasted foods in Australia and this recipe includes unused bread from to mix the breadcrumbs with some new flour and eggs, to then roll it and boil as you would for any other pasta.  

🍆 The caponata uses the traditional sauce as a guide to steer the flavour and texture. In true Moving Feast style, it takes advantage of the ingredients coming through the market kitchen. This caponata includes eggplant, tomatoes, red onion, garlic and long beans. 

📍Only available at our Cromwell Cafe this week - come down and try it for yourself!

👋 This week, our colleagues from MAKE Studios joined us at our new office in Jolimont. The MAKE crew brought their wonderful personalised mugs with them, designed by the talented ☕️✨

These mugs make it easy for baristas to recognise who's coffee is who's (plus, they're a lot of fun!). Fi, Fi, and Patti are all set for Siptember coming up soon (in September).

What's your favourite mug or cup? Let us know in the comments! 🌱💬

👋 Say hello to our new Tofu Banh Mi Vegan Wraps. Each bite is crunchy, light and delicious!

Available now across all sites! VV + GF

Join us this week for our local lunch special Pollo Asado : Tortilla with Mexican marinated & grilled chicken, pinto beans, hot relish and sour cream $18

This weeks special is highlighting our hot sauce Moving Feast Vic using overripe or undersold produce at the Queen Victoria Market. This project funded by Sustainability Victoria and located Purpose Precinct

Try it now or buy it from the Queen Victoria Market. Shed F26/27

Welcome to the new Moving Feast Vic Kitchen product at the Purpose Precinct at Queen Victoria Market - Sweet Potato Shoyu!

Let's start with a bit of background on Shoyu. Soy sauce is shoyu. A fermented liquid condiment using roasted wheat and cooked soy beans innoculated with an Aspergillus mould. Water and salt is added and the mixture is brewed which creates the umami flavour and deep colour.

In this process of making shoyu we are using roasted sweet potato to create the dark roasted flavours and grew the aspergillus mould culture on brown rice. Water and salt was added and brewed in the same technique as traditional Shoyu.
The result is a dark liquid condiment with umami but non-traditional notes of sweet potato sweetness. Note that this Shoyu does not contain wheat like most other Shoyus (soy sauces).

Vegan | Gluten Free

Visit our kitchen at the F shed 20/21 at Queen Victoria Market then walk up to F Shed 26/27 to purchase our products which are diverting overripe or undersold produce at the market.

Bet you’ve never seen bangers and mash like this!

This week’s local’s lunch special Italian pork sausage on braised lentils with
mashed potato & a fennel rocket salad $18
[GF]

Looking forward to seeing you.

Help us stamp out single use takeaway coffee cups this September.

The countdown to Siptember 2024 is on. This year we're excited to be aiming high, to increase reusable cup use across STREAT's sites to xx%, but to have the most impact we can't do it alone! We'd love to invite you to join us to create collective change wherever you are located whether you're a non-STREAT cafe, a team organiser / office champion or an individual.

Here's how you can get involved:

– Hospitality organisations. Get your cafe, restaurant or coffee cart involved by inviting customers to take part. When you sign up we'll provide you with printable resources including posters and hints and invite you to keep track of and celebrate your successes.

– Team organiser / Office champion. Form a team, help spread the word in your office or community group and celebrate success.

– Individuals. We'd love to see you in our cafes sitting down for a cuppa or bringing in your reusable cup. Help us spread the word and achieve our target of 40% resuable cups. We'll also share how you can join our free 5 day Tiny Habits challenge to help remember your cup.

You can sign up here and we'll send you a kit you can use: https://buff.ly/3L8nWhM

We celebrate and stand together to amplify the message of NAIDOC Week 2024.

NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth.

"Blak, Loud and Proud" encapsulates the unapologetic celebration of Indigenous identity. This theme calls for a reclamation of narratives, an amplification of voices, and an unwavering commitment to justice and equality. It invites all Australians to listen, learn, and engage in meaningful dialogue, fostering a society where the wisdom and contributions of Indigenous peoples are fully valued and respected.

Have you tried our new pork sausage & egg fritatta milk bun? Only available at the Cromwell Cafe, we're open Monday to Friday from 8am.